Pharmacology - Introduction
My Distance Learning College
Description
In today's medical environment, the nurse is a pivotal member of the healthcare team with increasing responsibility, this includes exercising judgement in the management of the patient's drug therapy.
To do this effectively requires an understanding of drug action and the ability to detect and evaluate both beneficial and adverse responses to drugs. The greater your knowledge of how drugs act, and how they are used in clinical practice, the more you will be able to anticipate drug responses in your patients.
This will make you more effective in counselling your patients on their drug therapy, and in optimising their drug administration for maximum benefit. In this course you will explore the importance of pharmacology to nursing practice. The basic language of pharmacology is introduced and the terms "pharmacodynamics" and "pharmacokinetics" will be explored.
This course look at:
- The Application of Pharmacology to Nursing
- The Administration, Absorption, Distribution and Elimination of Drugs
- Pharmacokinetics and Drug Action
- How Drugs Act
Outcomes
Pharmacology - Introduction Diploma
Pharmacology - Introduction Diploma issued by My Distance Learning College, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.
Assessment
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
complete course 80 Hours
available 365 Days
